Fixing common WordPress errors

WordPress Error Solutions

"Error Establishing Database Connection"

Fix:

1. Check wp-config.php database credentials
2. Verify database exists in cPanel
3. Ensure user is assigned to database
4. Check if database server is running

"Briefly Unavailable for Maintenance"

Fix:

1. Connect via FTP/File Manager
2. Delete the .maintenance file
3. Clear browser cache

"Memory Exhausted" Error

Fix: Add to wp-config.php:

define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');

"Maximum Execution Time Exceeded"

Fix: Add to .htaccess:

php_value max_execution_time 300

Blank White Page

Fix:

1. Enable debug mode in wp-config.php
2. Check for plugin conflicts (rename plugins folder)
3. Switch to default theme

404 Errors on Posts/Pages

Fix:

1. Go to Settings → Permalinks
2. Click Save Changes (without changing anything)
3. This regenerates .htaccess rules

"Sorry, This File Type Is Not Permitted"

Fix: Install "WP Add Mime Types" plugin or add to functions.php.